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Package believed to hold drugs washes up on Norfolk Island beach
A package believed to contain about 40 kilograms of cocaine has turned up on a Norfolk Island beach. A statement from the Australian Federal Police said the package, which is...
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'Look at the plan for growth' - Reti on NZ budget
9:44 am today"It is an economic growth agenda and Pasifika people will benefit from economic growth."
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UK Consul-General visits Northern Marianas
6:49 am todayPaul Rennie called the trip "overdue" but essential, as the United Kingdom looks to deepen ties with island communities across the Pacific.
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Samoa parliament to be dissolved in June, election date to come
28 May 2025Samoa's parliament will be dissolved next week and the country will have an early return to the polls.
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Child slavery cases prompt move on intercountry adoption laws
9:17 am todayFears over child slavery and abuse have prompted the New Zealand government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws.
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Brown leads seabed minerals dialogue in Australia
28 May 2025The Cook Islands government held a similar consultation tour in New Zealand in November last year, which the prime minister declared a significant success.
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Pacific nations 'grappling with a tidal wave of debt repayments' to China - report
28 May 2025New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest creditor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.
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Dengue outbreak: Big clean up campaigns underway in Rarotonga
28 May 2025The Cook Islands declared a dengue fever outbreak on Thursday. Audio
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Palau ready to host Mini Games
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete across 12 sports.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 May
28 May 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a report of a pirate attack in PNG waters.
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PM Fiame advises dissolution of parliament, calls for snap elections
The head of state has accepted the prime minister's advice and a formal notice will be gazetted to confirm the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly. Audio
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First-ever global shipping emissions levy approved
28 May 2025But a Pacific push for stronger deal failed at the International Maritime Organisation meeting in Londom last month. Audio
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Moana and Drua award players for 2025 season
28 May 2025Ardie Savea and Isoa Nasilasila received top honours at their club awards night this week.
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Child dies from meningococcal disease in Fiji
The country's health ministry has recorded four laboratory-confirmed cases of meningococcal disease. Audio
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PNG aims to resurrect shortwave radio
28 May 2025However, the state broadcaster's managing director says, "We still have to do our homework."
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'Poison': Villagers still fearful of contaminated fish near Manawanui wreck
The New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground on the reef off the south coast of Upolu in early October 2024 before catching fire and sinking. Audio
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Solomon Islands joins WHO Executive Board
28 May 2025Solomon Islands was nominated as a board member representing the Western Pacific Regional Office at a meeting last year.
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Moana seek redemption after Hamilton humiliation
27 May 2025While the calculators may be required to determine the top six for 2025, the easiest equation for Moana is to simply win in Wellington.
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Samoa to go to early election after Fiame concedes
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. Audio
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Plea for UN intervention over illegal PNG logging
27 May 2025A United Nations Committee is being urged to act on human rights violations committed by illegal loggers in Papua New Guinea.
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Cook Islands questions removal from global shipping database
27 May 2025Maritime Cook Islands was told in May that it was removed from the Registry Information Sharing Compact due to a "potential violation".
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Polynesian pride: Track star with island roots driven by family
27 May 2025Feature - Laiana McClinton's family were not surprised when the 17-year-old claimed double wins at the Florida State High School Athletics meet earlier this month.
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Pacific news in brief for 27 May
27 May 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including dengue cases in Tonga reaching 793.
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Rugby legend urges Pasifika to prioritise measles vaccination
27 May 2025Lemalu Semo Sititi addresses concerns about complacency and the need for community action.
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Police and customs officers among those charged in meth smuggling attempt
Border officials seized the four kilograms of methamphetamine concealed in airfreight at Nadi International Airport during a joint operation between the police and customs service.
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Enga landslide survivors accuse PNG govt of stalling recovery efforts
27 May 2025More than a year since the landslide at Mulitaka in PNG's Enga Province left hundreds dead, many survivors are frustrated with authorities over the state of recovery.
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Pacific foreign ministers to gather in China for first in-person summit
26 May 2025Foreign ministers or reps from 11 islands that have diplomatic relations with Beijing will meet in Fujian province for the third China-Pacific Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
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Tana Umaga to coach against British and Irish Lions in Australia
27 May 2025The Moana Pasifika mentor will be one of Toutai Kefu's assistants for the First Nations & Pasifika Invitational XV match against the Lions in July.
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